former teacher; one's own teacher
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
respectful term for a teacher who has taught oneself; one's former teacher
formalA respectful and somewhat formal term used when referring to one's own former teachers, often carrying connotations of gratitude and respect.
Wǒ我
de的
yè业
shī师
shì是
yī一
wèi位
dé德
gāo高
wàng望
zhòng重
de的
lǎo老
jiào教
shòu授
。
My former teacher is a highly respected elderly professor.
Yè业
shī师
de的
jiào教
huì诲
ràng让
wǒ我
shòu受
yì益
zhōng终
shēng生
。
My teacher's teachings have benefited me throughout my entire life.
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Měi每
féng逢
jiā佳
jié节
，
wǒ我
dōu都
huì会
qù去
bài拜
fǎng访
yè业
shī师
。
Every holiday, I visit my former teacher to pay my respects.